5 Canada geese dead after being struck in Markham, city says
Callers told Markham Animal Services geese may have been 'intentionally struck,' reports not verified
Five Canada geese are dead and two are injured after being struck by a vehicle in Markham on Thursday, the city says.
The geese were hit on Birchmount Road between Enterprise Boulevard and 14th Avenue. Markham Animal Services received several calls from concerned commuters at about 2 p.m.
"Several citizens at the scene expressed concern that the geese may have been intentionally struck," the City of Markham said in a statement on Thursday.
Markham Animal Services said it has been unable to verify the claims.
Five geese died at the scene and were removed from the roadway by city crews.
Of the two geese found alive, one was in critical condition and the other had suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries, including a broken leg and wing.
The injured geese have been taken to the Shades of Hope Wildlife Refuge in Pefferlaw, Ont., where they are receiving treatment.
"The City of Markham is committed to the protection and humane treatment of all wildlife," the city said in the statement.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has dashboard camera footage that may help the investigation is urged to call Markham Animal Services at 905-415-7531.